Sumatriptan
Migraine
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Sumatriptan
Migraine
Medication features
Sumatriptan is a migraine headache medication used to alleviate associated symptoms of headaches, nausea and light sensitivity. It's also used to treat cluster headaches.
Take Sumatriptan migraine medication as soon as your migraine begins in order to effectively tackle symptoms and treat it. While it isn't a painkiller, this pain-relieving medication works by thinning the brain’s blood vessels and blocking pain receptors associated with migraine headaches.
- Effectively treats migraine symptoms (with or without the presence of aura)
- Relieves nausea, pain and sensitivity to light
- Cheaper generic version of Imigran
Overview
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Sumatriptan belongs to a group of medicines called triptans, or serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors.
While Sumatriptan tablets are not a painkiller, they do help relieve migraine symptoms. Please note, Sumatriptan 50mg tablets do not prevent migraines from occurring.
Sumatriptan works by actively narrowing the brain’s blood vessels. This effectively reduces pressure in the brain, relieving painful and irritating symptoms of migraines.
Buy sumatriptan online from Pharmacy Online. Sumatriptan migraine medication is available in two strengths: 50mg or 100mg. We stock both Sumatriptan 50mg tablets and Sumatriptan 100mg tablets. Sumatriptan is available as a tablet, a nasal spray, or an injection.
FAQ
When do I take Sumatriptan Tablets?
It is advised that you take one Sumatriptan migraine tablet as soon as your migraine symptoms begin to occur. This helps target painful symptoms as quickly as possible. They usually begin to work within 30-60 minutes. If your symptoms persist or recur, take another dose of Sumatriptan no sooner than 2 hours after your first to help subside your migraine.
Do not take sumatriptan tablets if you've already taken other migraine treatments such as ergotamine or other triptans.
Can I combine Sumatriptan with other pain relief tablets?
It is generally okay to use pain relief tablets such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alongside Sumatriptan. However it is not recommended to combine multiple medications without consulting professional medical advice.
For further advice, speak to a member of our team, your doctor or pharmacist.
Who shouldn't take Sumatriptan tablets?
Do not take Sumatriptan tablets if:
- You've had an allergic reaction to Sumatriptan tablets in the past
- You are developing heart disease, have chest pain, or you've had a heart attack
- You have circulation problems i.e. peripheral vascular disease
- You have uncontrolled high blood pressure
- You are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding
- You have liver disease
Should I take Sumatriptan with food?
There are no specific requirements to take Sumatriptan with, or without, food.
Can I drink alcohol if I have taken Sumatriptan?
The positive effects of Sumatriptan are not directly affected by alcohol. However, alcohol can cause headaches, increasing the severity of migraine symptoms, so it is not advised that alcohol is taken when trying to combat migraines.
Does Sumatriptan work for non-migraine headaches?
Sumatriptan is an effective migraine treatment, as well as for nausea and light sensitivity symptoms. To tackle regular headaches, other medicines such as standard pain relief tablets such as paracetamol, should be used, rather than Sumatriptan.
Can I drive if I have taken Sumatriptan tablets?
Sumatriptan tablets can sometimes make you feel drowsy or sleepy. In instances where you do feel tired as a result of taking Sumatriptan medication, you should avoid driving or operating machinery.
How do Sumatriptan 50mg tablets alleviate migraine symptoms?
Sumatriptan 50mg tablets work by thinning the brain’s blood vessels and blocking pain receptors associated with migraine headaches. In doing so, they alleviate symptoms of a migraine attack.
Can I take Sumatriptan tablets if I'm having a migraine attack?
Yes, it's recommended you take sumatriptan tablets as soon as your migraine headache begins to help tackle any painful symptoms.
What if I've taken too many Sumatriptan tablets?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you've taken more than your usual dose, and seek medical attention straight away as too many Sumatriptan tablets can make you very ill.
Will Sumatriptan tablets affect other medicines?
There are some medicines that interfere with how Sumatriptan works.
Tell your doctor immediately if you're taking:
- Other migraine medicines
- Antidepressants called MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors
- antidepressants
Do not take Sumatriptan tablets with St John's wort as it can increase your risk of developing Serotonin Syndrome.
Side Effects
There are possible risks of side effects when taking Sumatriptan. Like any medication, it is important to know the side effects before taking Sumatriptan.
These can include feelings of numbness or tingling, as well as sensations of warmth or cold. Tightness in the chest is also reported as a possible side effect of Sumatriptan.
Other common side effects of Sumatriptan include:
- Feeling sick or being sick (nausea and vomiting)
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness, weak and hot flushes
- High blood pressure
- Shortness of breath
Please seek immediate advice from your GP or a member of our team if you experience any side effects, including chest pain, allergic reactions, or any adverse effects.
In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to sumatriptan.
Other
Info Leaflet
Please read the Sumatriptan patient information leaflet before you take or buy Sumatriptan. It is important to read patient information on any medication before you take it, ensuring there are no allergy risks or conflicts with other medications.
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